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Subtract 16/90 from 25/3

1st number: 8 1/3, 2nd number: 16/90

25/3 - 16/90 is 367/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
    25/3 = 25 × 30/3 × 30 = 750/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    16/90 = 16 × 1/90 × 1 = 16/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    750/90 - 16/90 = 750 - 16/90 = 734/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 367/45
  6. In mixed form: 87/45

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